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August 6, 2009

Westbrooks to visit Foursquare Gospel Church

DUNCAN — Duncan Foursquare Gospel Church will host Dr. Sidney Westbrook and his wife, Donna, in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service.

Westbrook served as supervisor of the South Central district of Foursquare churches with the oversight of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Lousiana for 25 years, planting and developing local churches.

He retired from that position in 1999 and now serves as an instructor at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, Texas, teaching church administration and advanced homoletics. He is a member of the board of directors, vice president and presbyter at Christ For the Nations fellowship of ministers and churches. He has traveled extensively in the United States and overseas.

His wife, Donna, is a vital part of the ministry, being the daughter of an early day church planter and has invested her entire life in the Gospel work. She is a musician, an administrator and dedicated servant of the Lord.

The church is at 801 N. Fifth. For information, call 580-475-0375 or 736-0865.

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